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Oktoberfest and Multi-Cultural Festival


  • Orthodox Church of Saint Matthew 7271 Eden Brook Drive Columbia, MD, 21046 United States (map)

The parish community of St. Matthew enjoys a diverse representation of ethnic backgrounds. As an outreach opportunity to share a variety of cultures with the surrounding community, the parish hosted its first Multi-Cultural Festival in October, 2008. Guests came to experience the free live entertainment, large variety of ethnic foods, crafts, vendors, and children's area. The festival has become a much-anticipated event for both parishioners and the surrounding community.

In more recent years, the Festival weekend began with a Friday Oktoberfest, featuring live polka music and traditional German food, beer, and desserts.

Please join us at our 3-day event, featuring delicious homemade foods, free live entertainment, children's area, vendors, and a wine and beer garden. Our entire event is under tents and will be held rain or shine!

Oktoberfest: Friday, October 6; 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Festival: Saturday, October 7; 11:00am - 6:30pm

Festival: Sunday, October 8; 11:30am - 4:30pm

Free Admission!